- Andrew Pulrang
- December 17, 2015
Mocking Trump Well, we wanted the Presidential candidates to say something about disability, and Donald Trump generously obliged us. Unfortunately, crude mocking of a news…Read More
- Emily Ladau
- December 17, 2015
It’s always disconcerting when public figures who are renowned for their progressive views and social awareness reveal their ignorance. Sadly, this is what happened during an acceptance speech by National Education Association (NEA) President Lily Eskelsen García, for a “Progressive Champion” award.
- Emily Munson
- December 17, 2015
Disability Finally Mentioned in Presidential Campaign When I heard Donald Trump came out with a new book called Crippled America, I was really excited. Subtitled…Read More
- Emily Ladau
- December 17, 2015
Giving Thanks With Thanksgiving upon us, I find so many reasons to feel gratitude towards the many incredible parts of my life and people around…Read More
- CDRNYS
- December 17, 2015
Why your event does not over rule the need for accessible parking Disability Rights advocates have been working hard in the fight for overtime pay…Read More
- Jensen A. Caraballo
- December 17, 2015
The History They Left Out On Columbus Day, I traveled to Buffalo, New York with Regional Center for Independent Living’s Youth Leadership group, YO! –…Read More
- Leah Smith
- December 17, 2015
#Ableism Ableism is a set of beliefs or practices that devalue and discriminate against people with physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities and often rests on…Read More
- Andrew Pulrang
- December 17, 2015
Disappointing, But Not A Waste Of Time Democratic Presidential Debate: November 14, 2015, Des Moines, Iowa It may be time to stop expecting disability issues…Read More
- Emily Munson
- November 17, 2015
Explosions, Verbal and Otherwise: The Second Democratic Debate The terrorist attacks in Paris sent shockwaves across the globe, including through Saturday’s democratic debate in Des…Read More
- Deserae Constantineau
- November 12, 2015
Republicans Debate over the Economy: Is There a Place for People with Disabilities? Tuesday night, the national spotlight fell upon my hometown, Milwaukee, WI, as the…Read More
- Andrew Pulrang
- November 11, 2015
It’s Up To Us Republican Debate – November 10, 2015 If you turned your head just so and squinted, you could detect two or three…Read More
- Emily Ladau
- November 8, 2015
Popping My Disability Activism Bubble Looking around at a corporate event I recently attended, I wondered if I was out of my element. Usually, any…Read More
- CDRNYS
- November 7, 2015
Are we keeping away aliens with our behavior towards disabled people? After speaking with me a little, it doesn’t take long to realize I am…Read More
- Leah Smith
- November 5, 2015
Politically Correct Donald Trump has recently argued against being politically correct in a big way. In his own words, Trump stated, “The big problem this…Read More
- Andrew Pulrang
- October 30, 2015
And How Will That Work For Disabled People? The 3rd Republican Debate This is the first of a series of blog posts about the 2016…Read More